Report: Chris Johnson, Tennessee Titans reach new deal in time for training camp

Several media outlets reported Monday that the 24-year-old running back and the Titans have worked out an amended deal in order to prevent a holdout.

Johnson's agent Joel Segal confirmed the deal Monday, but would not go into specifics according to the The Associated Press.

While Profootballtalk.com reports that the deal has not yet been signed, the arrangement will reportedly provide for more money in 2010 without adding more years to his contract, which expires in 2012. Johnson was slated to earn $550,000 this season under the agreement he signed as a rookie in 2008.

ESPN.com reports that both sides are reviewing the new deal and that it would make some of the maximum $2.5 million in escalator clauses available sooner than his rookie contract provided for.

Johnson, who gained 2,509 yards from scrimmage in 2009 and was named the AP Offensive Player of the Year, said repeatedly during the spring and summer that he could not play for $550,000.

The two-time Pro Bowler said during the offseason that he would hold out from the Titans' July 31 training camp unless he received a long-term contract or a short-term fix.

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